What is the difference between look and see?

[sinus]

Business English Courses, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #71 "Chit Chat: At the garage", question 1

Customer: Have you had a chance to ......... at my car yet?

(a) see
(b) examine
(c) view
(d) look

Business English Courses, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #71 "Chit Chat: At the garage", answer 1

Customer: Have you had a chance to look at my car yet?

Correct answer: (d) look
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see

[Alan]

Hi,

The expression is look at, meaning to examine or check.

Alan
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